PoE-Powered Ethernet Switch

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mkissin

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#311355 9-Jan-2024 13:00

Hi all,

I'm trying to buy some really basic ethernet switches, but can't find anything that fits my requirements. I'm wondering if anybody knows of any...

4 ports or more
10/100 speed is fine, but gigabit is better
Doesn't need to support any fancy networking features
No need for PoE output on any ports (but no problem if it does)

The kicker is that I need it to be powered by a PoE input.

Ubiquiti has the UniFi Flex Mini which would be absolutely perfect but we don't use UniFi at work.

CYaBro

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#3179352 9-Jan-2024 13:07

You don't need to use Unifi at all, the switch will work as a dumb switch out of the box without needing to be linked to a Unifi controller.

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#3179356 9-Jan-2024 13:14

Damn we sell one at work but I can’t immediately find it as I’m out ATM … something like the grandstream GWN7700P

There’s a desktop switch we have that has a red sticker on the box warning you that it’s PoE powered only.

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SirHumphreyAppleby

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#3179362 9-Jan-2024 13:41

If you search for a PoE extender (with 802.3 output), you may have more luck finding what you need. They pass PoE, even if you don't need that functionality.

I have installed a few of these in our place and my neighbour's place as part of the CCTV system. These are 100Mbs^-1...

https://www.aliexpress.com/item/1005005392724823.html

My neighbour's install also has one of these, with full gigabit connectivity...

https://www.aliexpress.com/item/32962016473.html

From memory, the PoE indication on the gigabit switch didn't give a consistent 802.3 reading, although it powered the Ubiquiti access points without any issue. That's the only reason I haven't purchased more of that particular model.

The units above have been installed and operational for a few years now, with no issues.

Avoid this kind...

https://www.aliexpress.com/item/1005004799939133.html

This one claims to be 802.3af compliant but seems to output 24v passive according to my tester.

snowfly

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#3179364 9-Jan-2024 13:56

If you're after just one switch, I have a Netgear GS108Tv2 for sale (no longer needed).
I powered this via PoE.

Specs: https://www.downloads.netgear.com/files/GDC/datasheet/en/GS108Tv2.pdf

FailedWOF

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#3179503 9-Jan-2024 22:35

A few of the Mikrotik switches support PoE in - https://mikrotik.com/products/group/switches?filter&s=c&f=[%22poe_in%22]#!

RB260GS
CRS112-8G-4S-IN
CSS610-8G-2S+IN
CRS326-24G-2S+IN

eonsim

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#3179531 10-Jan-2024 08:12

Tenda has some that might meet your requirements on AliExpress maybe this?
https://www.aliexpress.com/item/1005005222444639.html

mkissin

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#3179556 10-Jan-2024 09:57

Thanks everyone, this gave me a lot of options to look at!

I think the main issue I was running into was that their ability to be powered by PoE was poorly documented on the websites.

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#3180558 11-Jan-2024 13:29

Mikrotik HEX

Model RB760iGS

Cheap little grey colored ethernet router that is 5 ports.

Accepts POE input on port 1 and you can configure it to bridge all the ports to make it a switch. Happy to help if needed over a phone call.

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mentalinc

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#3180571 11-Jan-2024 13:52

I got one of the tenda versions from amazon.com.au recently (helped bump up cart to get free shipping - so was cheaper than aliexpress).

Works really well.

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